Traffic Ticket Paralegal-Fight Ticket & Avoid High Insurance

Why You Should Fight a Traffic Ticket

Traffic tickets don’t just mean paying a fine — they can also drive up your auto insurance rates, accumulate demerit points, and even lead to license suspension. A traffic ticket paralegal at Spectrum Paralegal understands how to help you:

• Avoid costly demerit points: Many traffic violations in Ontario carry penalties, e.g. disobeying a red light adds 3 demerit points.

• Protect insurance rates: Insurers review driving records; convictions with demerit points often mean higher premiums.

• Prevent license consequences: Too many demerit points may trigger license suspension by the Ministry of Transportation.

To see how specific infractions affect your record, explore our detailed pages on:

• Careless driving
• No insurance and other insurance charges
• Fail to remain at the scene of an accident
• Fail to stop for school bus
• Stunt driving
• Cellphone use
• Speeding
• Red light
• Disobey stop sign
• Improper turns and unsafe lane changes

Your Three Options After Receiving a Traffic Ticket

When you receive a traffic ticket, you generally have three options. But each comes with its own risks:

Pay the fine

• This is effectively an admission of guilt — you’ll be convicted and accrue demerit points.
• Only choose this path after understanding the full consequences.

Request an Early Resolution Meeting

• You’ll meet with the prosecutor to negotiate a settlement without going to trial.
• If no agreement is reached, you still retain the right to a trial.

Request a Trial (Contest the Ticket)

• You formalize your intention to fight the charge.
• The court schedules a trial, and your case will be heard.

The Traffic Ticket Dispute Process

Here’s how we guide you through the process, step by step:

1. Request a trial — Typically within 15 days of the offence, unless that window has expired.

2. Monitor court scheduling — We track when your hearing is set.

3. Obtain disclosure — Request documents and evidence from the prosecution.

4. Case strategy consultation — We analyze the disclosure + facts to determine the strongest defence.

5. Attend/carry out trial or settlement — We represent you in court, call witnesses, or negotiate, as needed.

Our Strategies for Fighting Your Traffic Ticket

We use a combination (or all) of the following tactics, tailored to your case:

• Procedural dismissals & technical arguments — We check for mistakes by police, prosecutors, or court clerks that could nullify the ticket.

• Prosecutor negotiations — We review the facts and negotiate to reduce or eliminate demerit points.

• Full trial defence — If needed, we present your case before a judge, call witnesses, and challenge evidence.

Reopening & Appealing Traffic Ticket Convictions

Reopen a Conviction

If you were convicted due to missing your trial or lack of notice, you may be able to reopen the matter. This starts a new trial, allowing you a second chance to contest.

Appeal a Conviction

If your case was tried and the decision went against you, or you were denied reopening, an appeal is a more formal legal process. We’ll prepare:

• Notice of Appeal

• Factum (legal arguments)

• Transcript (if applicable)

• Representation at the appeal hearing

If you feel your conviction was unjust, contact us to assess whether your case is appealable.

Why Choose Spectrum Paralegal as Your Traffic Ticket Paralegal

• Ontario-licensed paralegals familiar with provincial offences courts

• Experience defending all kinds of traffic violations (speeding, cellphone use, careless driving, etc.)

• Transparent fees & free case assessments

• Focused on reducing demerit points & minimizing insurance impact

Get a Free Assessment & Next Steps

1. Contact us — call 416-636-6071 or complete our form for a free case review

2. We assess your ticket & evidence, and recommend the best strategy

3. We guide you every step of the way: from requesting your trial, reviewing disclosure, negotiation, or trial representation

Don’t delay — deadlines matter. Contact us now to protect your driving record and wallet.

Additional Resources

• Browse our blog on the topic of traffic tickets.
• See our clients’ testimonials about our traffic ticket paralegal services.
• Browse our traffic ticket FAQs.